Designing a new facility

Designing a new sports surface is a three part process: first, agreeing a concept that will best meet the needs of the players and best suit the sports to be played. Second, deciding a design and construction proposition that will offer the proprietor best value-for-money and longevity. Third, finalising a design and specification that will be granted planning permission.

If applying for funding from a local authority or funding body, a fourth consideration is to create a vision that improves upon existing facilities in the area and enhances community access to sport.

CAD drawing of proposed sand-dressed MUGA for John Spendluffe Technology College

Michael Carrick and Martin Jol opening the Totenham Hotspur Community Academy games area

Blakedown designed and built the 3G rugby pitch at Birmingham University

Blakedown's fencing design layout for Brooksby Melton College

A 3G football and hockey pitch design and geo-location proposition

Design for resurfacing running track to feature a 3G pitch in the middle

Multi-use games area design drawing

Short corner on a sand-dressed hockey pitch

Artificial turf pitch designed and built by Blakedown

Athletics track planning and design built in London

Spectator seating and stanchion at Surbiton High School

Our Services | Design and Build

Blakedown is one of the UK's largest and longest established sports construction contractors specialising in synthetic sports surfaces. We offer a complete in-house design and build process for all types of synthetic surface.

Which surface can accomodate which sports? Which surfaces require a shockpad? Which surfaces are best for a combination of sports? How long does each type of surface last? There are many factors to consider in the design process and a good design will take into consideration accessibility, usability, surface to sport compatibility, sustainability, maintenance requirements, lighting, risk avoidance and health and safety, cost effectiveness, return on investment, and security.

With over fifty years experience in the industry, why not contact Blakedown Sport & Play for advice and information about the construction of your new sports pitch.

Feasibility Studies and Site Inspection

We are happy to discuss options for situating, planning, and building any new sports facility. For larger projects, we are happy to come to site and offer design and planning advice , take measurements, and talk through sport and surface options for the proposed facility.

Conceptualisation and Budget Forecasting

We can advise on the design and specification of pitches, tracks, courts, and multi-use games areas. We offer guidance on surface to sport compatibility, optimised fencing and floodlighting layouts, sports lines specification and recommendations for ideal points of access. Once a proposition has been established, we can provide budget prices and 3D CAD drawings so that every member of the project team can visualise the proposed facility.

Contact us about a design and build service for any sports surface construction or resurfacing project.